- Israel conducted fresh attacks in southern Lebanon , resulting in the deaths of eight people, despite calls from US president Donald Trump for de-escalation.
- An Israeli airstrike hit a popular housing district in Tyre, an ancient southern Lebanese city, after the Israeli military issued an evacuation order for the entire city, including its Christian quarter.
- These actions follow a recent agreement between Iran and Israel to halt attacks after an exchange of fire, with Tehran explicitly stating it would resume hostilities if Israel did not cease its bombardment in Lebanon.
- Donald Trump confirmed that negotiations with Iran are ongoing and expressed optimism that a peace deal could be signed within a few days, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump indicated that there were no longer any 'sticking points' in the talks and, when questioned about potential US support for Israel in renewed conflict, stated he did not believe such a scenario would materialise.
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